TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond futures hit a two-month low on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields rose the previous day and Tokyo shares rebounded on hopes that a U.S. financial bailout plan will be revived.
The December 10-year futures 2JGBv1 fell over a full point to 136.39, lowest since late July.
The Nikkei average .N225 rose 1.5 percent, helping stem safety bids for government debt.
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